SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Flashcards

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cutting instruments

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these instruments are used to cut tissue, incise, scrape, puncture, or punch.

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bandage scissors

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blunt tip to remove dressings without damage to skin; come in many different sizes

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operating scissors

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common types are Iris, Metzenbaum, or Mayo-used to cut or dissect tissue and may have straight or curved blades

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Littauer or stitch scissors

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used to remove sutures; has a beak or hook used to lift the suture up and cut it

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scalpel

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usually disposable with attached blade but can be a reusable handle with interchangeable blades

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curette

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used to scrape surface tissue or debris in biopsies or cleaning procedures

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clamping and holding

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used to clamp, hold, and manipulate tissue

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hemostats

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designed to stop bleeding or clamp severed blood vessels; may be serrated, curved, or straight; come in various sizes

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needle holders

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used to hold curved needles to grasp the needle tightly; has serrations or a groove in the center in order to hold the needle

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dressing forceps

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vary in length and usually have serrations but no teeth; used to pick up objects and to inset packing

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towel forceps

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usually have sharp tips to hold surgical draping in place

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sponge forceps

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used to hold dressings or gauze sponges

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utility forceps

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used to transfer or arrange items in a sterile field; come in many different sizes and lengths

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tissue forceps

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different types of forceps used to clamp and hold tissue

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retraction

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retractors and skin hooks used to hold tissue away from surgical incisions. The Senn retractor is commonly used in office procedures. The flat end is used as a retractor and the pronged end is used as a skin hook

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probing and dilating

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used for both surgery and for examinations. Probes can be used to explore a wound or to enter a fistula. Dilators are used to stretch an opening or to open a cavity for examination or prior to inserting another instrument

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Trocars and obturators

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pointed obturator contained within a cannula used to withdraw fluids from cavities or for draining and irrigating with a catheter; specula dilate or open a body orifice or cavity such as the vagina or nasal passage.